August 2007 • Vol 13, Issue 8

Center News File Photo Dr. Jim Olson led the creation of Chlorotoxin:Cy5.5 in his Clinical Research Division lab. When injected into mouse models, the fluorescent paint illuminated brain tumors as small as 1 millimeter in diameter without lighting up the surrounding normal brain tissue.

• Paint precisely targets tumors
  Clinical Research Division's Jim Olson and team develop molecular beacon that enables surgeons to see cancer cells 500 times better than an MRI
  
  
• Reaping the rewards of synergistic research
  Synergy Fund supports two pilot projects involving scientists from separate labs working in innovative partnerships
  
  
• Enhancing the image for tumor detection
  New software enhancement of breast MRI scans helps radiologists reduce false positives
  
  
• Pond poison tackles tenacious cancer cells
  Modified cell toxin used to control invasive fish populations may lead to drug that lowers resistance to cancer therapies
  
  
• Guidelines advance myeloma patient care
  Kathy Lilleby presents Nurse Leadership Board guidelines at International Myeloma Workshop
  
  
• Career Appreciation Honor Roll
  Human Resources' annual recognition for faculty and staff reaching 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 35 years of service as of June 30, 2007
  
  
• Science champions in the making
  Temple University program places science-minded students of color into the Center of career possibilities
  
  
• Memorize the three C's of medical emergencies
  A survival guide from the Environmental Health and Safety Department
  
  
• Life after cancer
  Survivorship issues take center stage at 'Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness'
  
  

• Center, SCCA picnic Aug. 21
  
  
• Next proteomics course Aug. 13-17
  
  
• Sign up now for annual United Way Day of Caring
  
  
• New Technology Development Fund committee calls for applications
  
  
• 2007 BRI summer series concludes Aug. 28 with Cynthia Pekow
  
  
• UW informatics graduate program head to speak Aug. 29
  
  
• Apply by Sept. 1 for SPORE funds
  
  
• Register by Aug. 10 for Center soccer team
  
  
• I-5 road closures Aug. 10-29
  
  
• The Facilitators win May Madness Basketball Tournament
  
  
• Volunteers needed for Sept. 12 Catch a Cure for Cancer radiothon
  
  
• Athletic events raise more than $500,000 for research
  
  
• Festival makes laptop encryption easy
  
  

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